Do Hobbies and Tiny Spaces Mix?

Will my hobby fit in my future “tiny lifestyle?” The truth is, not all hobbies are suitable to be practiced in a tiny space, but many tiny housers find ways to integrate their passions into their Tiny House RV. Storage for your hobby crafts and gear is also possible with a little creativity. Let’s take a look at a few examples.

Musical Hobbies

Hanging ukuleles, guitars or violins is a great way to store your musical instrument as a piece of art in your Tiny House RV. If you play a large instrument, such as piano, you will need to integrate enough space for the instrument into your design.

Ella Jenkins designed her Tumbleweed with space in mind for her beloved instruments. In the photo above, you can see her large harp resting as a background focal point while her banjo is stored on the top shelf in the foreground. It can be done!

Art Hobbies

Are you an artist? Nowadays they make collapsible artist easels that fit perfectly in a tiny space. Try positioning your easel in an area with plenty of windows for natural light, as seen in the Tumbleweed Cypress pictured above.

Miranda is an avid knitter, and she plans on continuing her hobby in her Tumbleweed. Ella makes jewelry. Skyler runs a headband making business out of her Tiny House RV. There are plenty of artistic hobbies that can work in a small space.

Sports & Exercise

Sports are generally meant to be done outdoors or in an specified arena. That being said, sport equipment can be stored in a Tiny House RV. Some tiny housers even use rock climbing holds on their wall instead of a ladder! Rackets, trekking poles, snorkel masks and fins, can easily be stored or displayed in a small space. I’ve even seen collapsible kayaks and folding bicycles in Tiny House RVs!

Zack Giffin (Host of Tiny House Nation) uses his Tiny House RV as a mobile ski lodge! His tiny space actually advocates for his hobby! Photo credit of Zack’s house.

Some exercise routines are possible in a tiny space, such as: yoga, sit ups, push ups, pulls ups, lunges, squats, etc. For exercise that requires a lot of equipment or maneuvering, a gym membership may be best.

Digital Entertainment

Who says you can’t have a big screen TV in a Tiny House RV? Mario has not one but TWO big screen TVs in his Tumbleweed: a projection screen for the loft and a big screen on a swivel in his great room. You can easily watch football games, host movie nights or play video games in your Tiny House RV with the right entertainment system.

Cooking & Food Preserve

If you love cooking and homesteading, you’re not alone! Many tiny housers enjoy self sustainability. Ariel has a planted beautiful garden next to her Wyoming based Tumbleweed. She also enjoys canning, drying, pickling and cooks almost all of her own meals.

Some Hobbies are Made for Big Spaces

As I mentioned before, not all hobbies can fit in a Tiny House RV (or even a large home). For instance, if you’re hobby is glass blowing or ballet dancing, you will probably prefer to rent a studio space. If you enjoy raising chickens, fishing and hunting, you should get outdoors.

You don’t have to fit everything inside your Tiny House RV. A lot of equipment can be rented, such as: scuba gear, skis, skates, canoes, etc. Purchase art supplies as you need them. Enjoy having the freedom of mobility without clutter and materialism. You can find a way to practice your hobbies, even if that means thinking outside the box!